Prep time: 1 hour

Cook time: 45 min

Are you a pie lover just like me? This recipe is my all time favorite recipes for the perfect apple pie. I make this at least once a month and everyone loves this pie! It is so much better than any store bought apple pie this one will blow your mind. It is so simple and yummy! Once you make this there’s no other option but this easy yet so perfect way! 

You know those times when you looked at the perfect picture of an apple pie? And  perhaps your wondered to yourself how do people get that perfect crust? That yummy soft apples and sweet filing? Well this recipe will answer those questions. 

Tips for making this recipe 

If you’re using unsalted butter for this recipe how I did- though not necessarily you may add a little bit of salt to pie dough for taste. Freeze butter before shredding and wear gloves when shredding. To get and keep water freezing cold add ice and chill in fridge till ready to use. Be sure to follow all cooling instructions and step by step instructions as well. 

All Ingredients you will need 

(Exact measurements listed below in individual categories ) 

Flour 

Unsalted Butter 

Granulated cane sugar 

Baking soda 

Baking powder 

Honey crisp apples 

Cinnamon 

Water 

Materials

Measuring cups 

Rolling pin 

Potato masher 

Whisk 

Shredder

Tablespoon 

Teaspoon

Silicone spatula 

Large bowl

Round baking pan

Knife

Pie crust Ingredients 

3/4 cup of All purpose flour 

2 sticks of butter or 1 cup of butter (8 oz)

Pinch of baking soda 

Teaspoon of baking powder

1 and 1/4 cup of Cold water

Pie Crust Step by step 

This is an 18 step process. It is one of the most important parts of an amazing pie. If you’re like me- an absolute lover of pie crust, you know the pie crust is what we all look forward to. This recipe is for a thick, rich, and buttery pie crust. Making and working dough is a bit intimidating but this will have you making the perfect dough with no experience. Follow all 18 steps and details. Let’s get into it! 

  • You want to start off by freezing your sticks of butter for 15 minutes 
  • Get a cup of water add some ice and let chill in fridge till time to use
  • You’re going to get a piece of parchment paper, baking sheet, or a dish that works best for you. (I use foil because I find it the most convenient)
  • Shred your butter unto your sheet and evenly spread it out (I recommend using a glove when shredding since butter can be slippery and messy. It’ll help you avoid getting hurt from shredder as well)
  • Pop it into freezer for at least 20 minutes 
  • In the meantime start by mixing your flour, baking soda, and baking powder into a large bowl really well using a whisk
  • Flour your roller and surface you plan to roll out dough 
  • Get your butter and place it into bowl with flour, baking powder, and baking soda 
  • Use a potato masher (a metal whisk can work as well if that’s more convenient) and mash your butter evenly into dry mixture until it mixes and creates small clumps 
  • Add your water and mix around with spatula. You should have a wet and sticky consistency 
  • Take out of bowl and unto counter with the flour on it
  • Work dough into flour until all parts is no longer sticky 
  • Split dough in half
  • Form two balls and set one aside
  • roll out one dough, adding flour if needed so it doesn’t stick to roller then place it evenly in baking pan 
  • Hug the dough around the sides of pan
  • Roll out the other dough that’s as set to the side and cut thick strings vertically 
  • Place your doughs into freezer for at least 10-15 min before using 

Pie sauce Ingredients 

1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)

3/4 cup of flour

1 cup of granulated cane sugar 

1 cup of water 

1 and 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon powder 

Pie sauce step by step 

This gooey, sweet, buttery, and so simple sauce will compliment and complete your pie filling. 

-Add your butter into a warm pot and let it melt 

-Slowly add your flour as you whisk it into the butter 

-Keep whisking it consistently

-Add your sugar little by little 

-Add water into it and whisk all of it together 

-Let it simmer for 5 minutes 

-Cool to the side 

Apples

-Peel the skin off all 3 of your apples 

-Cut into thin slices 

Let’s put it together! 

Now that you have your dough finished, your sauce ready, and your apples it’s time to combine it together and let it do it’s magic. 

Instructions:

-Complete your dough (see pie crust steps) 

-After making your sauce you want to turn off the heat and mix your apples into it. Get an even coat on all the apples and your sauce 

-Take your pie crust out the freezer and put your filling into it 

-Add your layer of cut dough to create a beautiful pie look

Final Touches 

With your pieces of dough you want to lay out your longest ones horizontally and take the rest of each string and do one over the other vertically. You may brush an egg wash to the top before placing in oven. I don’t find that it makes a difference in my recipe so it is optional. Take two of your fingers and make arrows all around your pie. Tuck any extra touch and fill spaces with extra dough if you please. 

Place your pie into the oven and let it cook for 45 min or until golden brown. Let it cool for 20-30 min and enjoy your perfect apple pie. Pair with your favorite vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy! 

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